Today is the Day

Today is the day, our last night of foster parent training.  This month has definitely been taxing for us.  We had a few big changes.  We changed day cares this week, we have been doing this training for the month, and we have been trusting two people with our children.

Yesterday, I went to the doctor for a regular OB appointment.  They need to find the fetal heartbeat and check my stomach measurement.  Well, they only checked for the fetal heartbeat and could not find it so they did a sonogram.  Once she looked at the sonogram (found the heartbeat and baby was moving), she insisted I needed some tests done that day.  They were looking for some neural tubal birth defects, some other defects, and gestational diabetes.   Nevertheless, David was lovely and came home early from work so I could get the testing done.  That should most likely come back normal and we shall be on our way to a normal healthy baby.

UPDATE:  Tests were completely normal!

The kids seem to be adjusting to the new day care and doing well there.  It is nice Lilah and Rodger are not currently arguing most of the ride about not going there.  They seem to like her, and Miss Debbie seems to enjoy them.  They are all excited in the morning to go there, help feed Peaches the fish, and feed the dogs.  They are also getting a lot more time outside compared to what they are used to getting.  I am definitely glad they are adjusting to their new environment better and it does seem they like the new day care better.  I feel a lot more comforted when I see they are happier in their environment.  Today though, because Rodger was tired, he was upset I was leaving because he wanted to snuggle with me.  I love their hug goodbyes so much; though, Lilah tries to bypass the hug and go about her business for the day.

The foster parent training has been interesting at times, boring at others, and really depressing sometimes.  It is interesting some of the facts you learn about foster children and their families.  Sometimes, David and I debate whether we would want to do it in the future with other children, and other times some of the issues that occur just do not seem like it is worth it.  It is interesting when you foster a child, the difference in people’s reactions give the child.

This weekend it looks like we are going to the Mt. Airy Fall Festival!  It is nice to have all these celebrations to go to with the family.  I think the kids are going to have a lot of fun doing it and running around with everyone.  I will definitely post some pictures.